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The annual Paris Auto Show is the predictive event for what’s new and what’s on the horizon for the automobile industry. The show is heavily dominated by the big European brands (it is, after all, held in Paris), but attracts manufacturers from all over the world, some of them very famous and some of them hoping to be very famous. Here’s a quick survey of what’s new in Paris. You are also encouraged to click this link to get Bloomberg.com’s take on the show, which is always exceptionally good. Looking for a new ride? This would the place to find it.

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